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Introduction

Architectural Designer with a strong foundation in design development, visualization, and construction methodology. Having recently completed my Bachelors of Science in Architecture with First Class Honors, I bring both academic rigor and practical experience into professional practice, with proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite.

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I have led and contributed to community-driven initiatives. As President of Makelab (Architecture Workshop), I managed design and fabrication initiatives while coordinating team operations. Through my involvement with Colllab (NGO), I engaged in heritage preservation and cultural documentation work, deepening my interest in context-driven design and architecture’s role in preserving cultural narratives.

Education

UCSI University – Kuala Lumpur
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in
Architecture and Built Environment
First Class Honours | 2022–2026

IBC High School – Pontianak

Science Major | 2019-2022



Awards

B.Sc in Architecture 

– First Class Honours

SABE Studio 1 

– Best Design Award

SABE Studio 6 Unit B 

– Best Design Award

MyStarfish Foundation 2023 

– Best Project

USR Taiwan 2024 

– 3rd Place

Experience

TEAM_BLDG – Shanghai

Architectural  Intern | September 2025 – February 2026

  • Assisted in concept development and design studies for ongoing projects
  • Produced diagrams, drawings, and visual materials for internal
    presentations
  • Conducted site visits and helped take measurements
  • Supported model making, material tests, and physical mockups during
    design development
  • Developed 3D models in SketchUp/Rhino and assisted with visualization workflows
  • Produced technical drawings, namely furniture drawings and elevations
  • Collaborated closely with designers and principals in a small, fast-paced
    team environment

Makelab – UCSI University

President | 2025

Vice President | 2024

Multimedia Commitee | 2022 – 2024

President

  • Led Makelab’s full operations, programming, and team management
  • Coordinated collaborations with external organisations including colllab
  • Directed internal teams such as R&D, Multimedia, and Logistics

Vice President

  • Oversaw workshop access, events, and administrative responsibilities
  • Ensured smooth logistics and communication across the core team

Multimedia Commitee

  • Assisted in workshop operations and tool training for junior students
  • Managed Makelab’s public Instagram content and event documentation

colllab NGO – Malaysia

Design & Construction Lead |  2023

Video Editor | Creative Archival  2024

Website Manager | Creative Archival 2025

Member | 2023 – 2026

Design & Construction Lead

  • Led early-stage design for a funded community project (Unreel Pangkor)
  • Guided pre-planning, spatial studies, and proposal presentations
  • Oversaw on-site construction of a living museum with seniors & locals

Video Editor

  • Edited interviews, crafted the video narrative for the exhibition website
  • Produced walkthrough videos for public documentation and archival use

Website Manager

  • Organised archive materials and integrated them into a public website
  • Curated graphics, structured content, and maintained site presentation

Member

  • Supported multiple design, community, and research events
  • Assisted with media tasks including documentation and content creation

Skills

Software

AutoCAD | SketchUp | Rhino | Revit | Enscape | Unreal Engine 5 | Photoshop | Premiere Pro | Illustrator | InDesign

 

Design & Making

Model Making | Wood Working | Laser Cutting | Power Tools

 

Visual Media

Cinematography | Photography | Graphic Design | Video & Photo Editing

PROJECTS & PLACES

Professional

Academic

Community

blacksianothick
House in NARA
Nara, 2026
House in NARA
TEAM_BLDG
Residential
USR Taiwan
Taoyuan, 2024
USR Taiwan
UCSI x CYCU
Student Workshop
scs
Shanghai, 2026
上城士 Exhibition
TEAM_BDLG
Exhibition
scs
Perak, 2024
Sudak Mission
4x4 Relief
Community
scs
Pangkor Island, 2023
Unreel Pangkor
colllab
Community
scs
Teluk Intan, 2024
For The Fallen
UCSI University
War Memorial
scs
Kuala Lumpur, 2026
Makelab
UCSI University
Architecture Lab
reverie
Johor Bahru, 2025
RE:verie
UCSI University
Student Housing
kali anyar
Kali Anyar, 2025
KALITOPIA
UCSI University
Social Housing
tiohaus
Pontianak, 2025
Luna
Personal
Residential
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上城士 Exhibition

Location: Shanghai, China

Year: 2026

 

An exhibition exploring cultural identity and spatial storytelling through immersive display design.

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naramodel

House in NARA

Location: Nara, Japan

Year: 2026

 

A 2 storey-residential home for a family of three, with three distinct blocks.

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tiohaus

Luna

Location: Pontianak, Indonesia

Year: 2025

 

Personal 2-storey tropical bungalow, designed for a family of 5.

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RE:verie

Location: Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Year: 2025

 

Experimental student housing with an emphasis on creative work spaces.

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kali anyar

KALITOPIA

Location: Kali Anyar, Indonesia

Year: 2024

 

Social housing focused on enhancing the traditional alleyways.

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for the fallen tunnel

For the Fallen

Location: Teluk Intan, Malaysia

Year: 2024

 

Memorial park dedicated to the British Indian forces which defended Malaya.

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pangcorereduced

PANGCore

Location: Pangkor Island, Malaysia

Year: 2023

 

Community crafts center focusing on the local boatmaking industry.

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firesidememories

Fireside Memories

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Year: 2023

 

Conceptual residence based on a Korean kitchen designed for a fictional client.

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roomtoobservemodel

Room to Observe

Location: Zobeide, Invisible Cities

Year: 2022

 

A room designed to cater for one of the Invisible Cities found in Italo Calvino’s book of the same name.

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unreel

Unreel Pangkor

Location: Pangkor Island, Malaysia

Year: 2023

 

A living museum focusing on two local industries, boatmaking and anchovies fishing.

taiwanusr

USR Taiwan Workshop

Location: Taoyuan, Taiwan

Year: 2024

 

Student workshop between CYCU and UCSI, experiencing local paddy fields and landscape architecture.

4x4

Sudak Mission

Location: Gerlis, Malaysia

Year: 2024

 

A 4×4 Relief mission to construct a school/library for the local orang asli (indigenous people).

Contact

Phone

(+60) 102462265

Email

capntio@gmail.com

LinkedIn

Tristan Tio